Genesis’ greatest SUV is reportedly getting a brand new range-topping mild-hybrid powertrain, amongst different modifications coming with a mid-life replace.
The Korean Automobile Weblog studies the facelifted GV80 will get the identical 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 because the long-wheelbase model of the flagship G90 sedan, that includes a 48V electrical supercharger designed to enhance effectivity and responsiveness.
Within the G90, the inclusion of this supercharger bumps outputs to 305kW of energy and 549Nm of torque from 279kW and 530Nm, the identical outputs as seen within the GV80 3.5T.
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GV80 Coupe Idea
Genesis will reportedly make some main modifications to the GV80 as a part of its mid-life replace, attributable to enter manufacturing in September 2023.
CarExpert understands the up to date SUV vary will come to Australia in 2024.
The three.0-litre turbo-diesel inline-six engine is reportedly getting the axe, however a brand new coupe SUV physique model will be a part of the vary and reportedly supply distinctive suspension tuning.
This new physique model was previewed early this 12 months with the GV80 Coupe Idea, and is known to be coming to Australia, too.
The prevailing 2.5-litre turbo four-cylinder and three.5-litre twin-turbo V6 engines will reportedly carry over.
Exterior updates to the common GV80 wagon are anticipated to incorporate revised lighting components and new wheel designs.
A spied GV80 coupe SUV prototype has additionally revealed a brand new rear bumper design with out there quad exhaust shops, although this may very well be restricted to that specific physique model.
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The Korean Automobile Weblog studies the GV80 will acquire a brand new 27-inch OLED wraparound show, although this modification wasn’t previewed with the GV80 Coupe Idea. At least, we should always count on an overhauled infotainment system.
The GV80 was launched again in 2020 because the Genesis model’s first SUV, earlier than being adopted by the smaller GV70 and GV60.
To the top of July, Genesis has offered 208 GV80s in Australia this 12 months – lower than the stalwart Audi Q7 (1043), BMW X5 (2105) and Mercedes-Benz GLE (1726), however forward of fashions just like the Jaguar F-Tempo (138) and Maserati Levante (66).
